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Hawaij is a flavorful Middle Eastern spice mixture. It is delicious but not fiery; a basic version contains cumin, cardamon, turmeric, coriander, and black pepper. You can buy it at any well–stocked kosher supermarket or on the internet. If you have time, refrigerate the soup overnight. Before you reheat the soup, remove the solidified layer of fat from the top. Serve with fresh, thick pita bread, to complete your meal in a bowl

Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the beef marrow bones. Stir, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the beef cubes, cover, and cook for 10 minutes longer, until there is some brown coloring on both the bones and the meat.

Uncover the pot and add the onion and garlic: cook for 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the hawaij. Stir and cook for 3 minutes.

Stir in the tomato paste, coating the meat and bones. Cook for 3-4 minutes to deepen the tomato flavor. Add the carrots and stock. Cover the pot. Turn the heat to low and cook, simmering for 1 hour. Skim off any foam or fat.

Hawaij (Yemenite Spice Blend)

Directions: In a black iron or heavy–bottomed skillet combine the cumin, cardamom, turmeric and coriander. Place over very low heat and toast, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, add the black pepper and stir well. Store the blend in a tightly sealed container for up to one month.